Robotics

Unitree B2 robodog fights fires with water cannon

Unitree has launched a modified version of its B2 quadruped aimed at putting out fires. Able to host various use-specific modules, the robodog hauls...

Swiss scientists develop edible aquatic robots for environmental monitoring

If you're releasing a robot into the aquatic environment with no intention of retrieving it, that bot had better be biodegradable. Swiss scientists have...

Amphibious robot dog excels in swimming with bioinspired paddling

Quadruped "robot dogs" may move quite a bit like their canine counterparts on land, but they're not nearly as good at swimming (although some...

Air-powered robot uses physics for movement without electronics

Although soft-bodied robots themselves can be fairly simple, low-cost devices, they typically require complex onboard electronics to control their locomotion. Such is not the...

Unitree Go2 Pro robot review: fun but lacks a clear purpose

"That is so cool! But what do you do with it?" Those are the two main things that just about everyone says upon seeing...

Researchers develop cyborg insects with UV light steering helmets

I bet that headline wasn't on your bingo card this week. Researchers at the University of Osaka have equipped cyborg insects with teeny tiny...

Lifelike robofish offers maintenance-free aquarium fun

An aquarium can really add a touch of class to a home or business, particularly if it's got some fancy fish in it –...

Smarter dual-armed garden robot gets ready to roll in 2025

Back in 2022, we brought development news from a robotics startup looking to launch a smart garden helper sporting two jointed arms. A lot...

Scottish scientists 3D-print soft robot that walks out of the printer

While there are many potential uses for soft-bodied robots, the things are still typically only built in small experimental batches. Scottish scientists are out...
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